What is special about 21th december 2012 ?

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In summary, on December 21, 2012, the Mayan calendar marked the end of a 5,126-year cycle, leading some to believe it would also mark the end of the world. However, no major events occurred on this date and there is no scientific evidence to support the theories about an apocalypse. The fascination with this date was due to its dramatic nature and lack of scientific evidence.
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What is special about 21th december 2012 ?
 
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It is Samuel L. Jackson's birthday. He'll be 64.
 
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It is also Albert Lee's birthday, he will be 69.
 
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It's the 99th anniversary of the crossword
 
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Will the world end in 2012 ? as in the movie?
 
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johncena said:
Will the world end in 2012 ? as in the movie?
Yes, so send me all your money and valuables. You won't be needing them.
 
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johncena said:
What is special about 21th december 2012 ?

do a search at here or at google. this is a banned topic.
 

1. What was supposed to happen on December 21, 2012?

According to the Mayan calendar, December 21, 2012 marked the end of a 5,126-year cycle and was believed by some to be the end of the world.

2. Did anything significant actually occur on that date?

No major or catastrophic events occurred on December 21, 2012. It was a normal day like any other.

3. Why was this date believed to be significant?

The Mayan Long Count calendar ended on this date, leading some to believe it signified the end of the world. Additionally, some New Age beliefs and theories also pointed to this date as a time of major spiritual transformation.

4. What scientific evidence debunks the theories about December 21, 2012?

There is no scientific evidence to support the theories about the world ending on December 21, 2012. The Mayan calendar simply marked the end of one cycle and the beginning of another, similar to how we celebrate the end of one year and the start of a new one.

5. Why did the idea of an apocalyptic event gain so much attention?

Many people were drawn to the idea of an apocalypse or major transformation because of its dramatic and sensational nature. This led to a lot of media attention and speculation, but ultimately, it was not based on any scientific evidence.

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